**SOLD OUT! Please register with one of the other chambers or call (850) 837-6241 to be added to our wait list.**
Hosted by the Crestview Area, Destin, Greater Fort Walton Beach, Niceville Valparaiso, and Walton Area Chambers of Commerce, along with Northwest Florida State College, the Young Professionals Leadership Conference will unite the area's strong Young Professionals groups to tap into the knowledge and expertise of community and business leaders. Attendees will enjoy a combination of panels and speakers on leadership, turning criticism into advice, community involvement, and more. The agenda will be announced soon.
Thank you to our sponsors Cox, Crosspoint Niceville, Five Channels, Frances Roy Agency, Grand Welcome of Destin & 30A, Okaloosa Gas, Realty One Group Emerald Coast, United Way Emerald Coast, and Walton County Tourism Department.
Fee is $49 per person, and registration is now open.
Conference Agenda
11:30 a.m. – Lunch Catered by Zaxby's
11:45 a.m. – Welcome
12 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #1
Lt. Col. Michael Loconsolo, Commander of 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group
1 p.m. – Panel: Turning Criticism Into Advice
Panelists: Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc
Shantelle Dedicke, Frances Roy Agency
Catherine Morgan, Inspire Bridges
City of Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner
Niceville City Councilman Abner Williams
2 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #2
Lt. Gen. Gordon Fornell, USAF (Retired)
3 p.m. – Panel: Is Community Involvement a Career Catalyst?
Panelists: Jason Belcher, FNBT Bank
Nathan Cordle, Burg Wynn, P.A.
Heather Ruiz, Bit-Wizards
Marion Riley Taylor, Crosspoint
4 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #3
Gordon King, Chief Executive Office, Okaloosa Gas District
4:45 p.m. - Wrap Up
Sponsorships are available. Please email bryana@DestinChamber.com for details.
Date and Time
Tuesday May 16, 2023
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Location
Northwest Florida State College
Building 400, Downstairs
100 College Blvd.
Niceville, FL 32578
Contact Information
(850) 837-6241
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